How would you change your college experience?
I'd like to make my college experience a good one.
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2 answers
Jared’s Answer
First-off Abigail, I have been to Houston and loved it the one time I went. Second off, there are a couple things I would have changed. One, I would not take my college experience for granted and only expect to be like what you see in the movies. I would really really appreciate the fun times and understand that I would not be able to have that kind of fun and that kind of freedom to be who you want to be ever again. Not putting pressure on you, more just telling you to APPRECIATE the opportunity. People today see college as something you just do instead of a great opportunity also. Also, it is your time to transition to a true adult and I would treat it as such. I looked at it as a more fun extension of high school in my first 2-3 years and that is a BAD outlook. It IS fun, a lot of fun. However, future employers and graduate schools look at your ENTIRE college experience, not just your last year or JUST your standardized (MCAT, DAT, GRE) test scores. Second, I would value my classes in my Freshman and Sophomore years and keep my GPA up instead of trying to make up a poor work ethic the first two years. You can still have a TONNNN of fun while doing well in classes, just make your CLASS time, CLASS time and not text/slack time. I hope this makes sense
Nicole’s Answer
I don't know that there is much about my college experience that I would change. I share with you and others what I hope soon-to-be-college students look out for as positives as they prepare for their college experience.
1) Graduate :). After all, this is why we go to college...to graduate and to add to our own personal growth. 2) Meet people. Whether they are your professors, assistant professors/teaching assistants, members of student organizations or the persons who maintain your dorm spaces, take the time to get to know others. Learning how to have conversations with new people is an asset that can serve you well in college and beyond. 3)Take at least one class that you WANT to take. This one may sound a little weird but if you in a somewhat rigid program, like engineering, the classes you take can be pretty intense. Where possible, try to balance that out by taking a class or two that maybe allows you to see things in a different light. In my case it was taking a class in a new language and taking a poetry class.
These are just a few things that I think can make college more of a positive experience, can build lasting friendships and can give you the foundation you need as you move into your professional journey. Best of luck to you!